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Quick News
December 2, 2013
Superintendent’s Message
John P. Kronour, Ph.D.
During the next two weeks, students and staff in each of our five buildings will
participate in another emergency drill. Unlike previous drills, students will know in
advance about this exercise and have on their coats. A high-energy simulation will
occur that will require some students to flee under the direction of a teacher or
administrator. Other students will go into lockdown. The purpose of this drill is to
help students realize there is no blueprint for emergencies such as an armed gunman
in a school. A true threat would require students to react to the danger and determine
if they should stay or flee. This is not intended to instill unnecessary fear in our
students. However, we cannot deny the reality of the world and must be prepared.
The Talent of THS Band Members
Sixteen Tippecanoe Band Students participated in the 2013 OMEA District XI Honor Band. Students prepared an
audition that was then recorded and
sent to be judged. The selected
students prepared and rehearsed 5
pieces of music and then performed a
concert the next day. Robert Bass,
from Mason High School, conducted
the band. Participating students were
Bethany Callahan, Jordan Turnbill,
Ben Donohoo, Luke Becker, Jenn
Imel, Lacey Loges, Katie Paulsen,
Erica Hartman, Thomas Gaier, Brooke
Vissoc, Ethan Bigony, Josh Taylor,
Tonnie Hicks, Kelly Whybrew, Jordan
Wise and Colby Calk. (Also pictured
are conductor Robert Bass and THS
band directors, Steve Parks and
Heather Marsh).
Tippecanoe High School Holiday Band Concert
Thursday, December 12
High School Center for Performing Arts
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tippecanoe High School Holiday Choir Concert
Monday, December 16
High School Center for Performing Arts
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tippecanoe Middle School Holiday Concerts
Tuesday, December 17
High School for Performing Arts
Choir, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Band, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Nevin Coppock 1st Grade Christmas Program
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tipp High School Center for Performing Arts
First show at 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Second show at 7:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Broadway Elementary 2nd Grade Christmas Program
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Broadway Elementary School
7:00 p.m.
Holiday Gift Gallery at Tipp High School!
December 5 7:40 am – 7:00 pm
December 6
7:40 am – 2:40 pm
Students have been busy making a variety of items suitable for decorating or gift giving. All items are
priced $7.00 or less and would make great gifts for friends, family or stocking stuffers. Including:
Decorated Tabletop Christmas Trees
Memo Clips
Bookmarks
Jewelry and Scarves
Snowmen and Angel Decorations
Tree Ornaments
Heat/Cold Therapy Bags
Gift Bags and Tags
This is a student-centered project with all profits going to support community based educational
activities. Hope to see you there!
Principal for a Day
Still more students at Broadway Elementary are
reading their way to the opportunity to serve as
Principal for a day. These three boys enjoyed the
chance to work side-by-side with their Principal,
Mr. Galen Gingerich and see what he does during
his day. Students were challenged to earn 110
points through the Accelerated Reading program
BEFORE January 17th. Left to right are Caden
Turner, Caleb Ransom and Will Riehle.
Learning About Pilgrims, Indians, and the First Thanksgiving
Students in the district gave thanks and learned about the first Thanksgiving. Kindergarten students feasted on
kid-friendly foods that might have been available at the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Indians. It is
obvious that these students in the class of Kari Hake thoroughly enjoyed their afternoon!
Board of Education Roundtable
The Board of Education wants to hear and learn
from students so it sponsored a roundtable
discussion with THS and TMS students. Topics
included security and safety, bullying, and extracurricular activities. The BOE was so pleased
with student input it wants to make this a regular
commitment. In the back row left to right are
Alex Demers, board member Kate Johnsen,
Logan Trzeciak, board member Tom Merritt and
Nick Graybill. In the front row left to right are
Sophie Kremer, Allison Brunswick, Kaitlin Break
and Emily Gootzeit.
Tippecanoe Middle School
STARSS THEATRE PROGRAM PRESENTS
How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
December 3, 2013
3:00 P.M.
TMS Bandroom
WANTED: Student and Parent Volunteers
The Parents Who Care organization is in need of parent and student
volunteers to work the concession stand during home basketball
games. This is the groups primary source of funding. Parents Who
Care organizes and sponsors the AWESOME After Prom Party. All
students who volunteer will have their names entered for three
drawings of $50 each. If you are interested, please contact Beth
Hallauer at beth.hallauer@gmail.com or 937-654-6401 for times and
dates. To learn more about Parents Who Care go to its web page at
www.tippcityschools.com/Page/1016
Project Believe needs gift wrappers. The local nonprofit is
dedicated to making sure hospitalized children without families
are never forgotten. The group’s annual wrap party takes place
on December 17th at 6:00 p.m. at Broadway Elementary School.
For more information go to www.projectmore.net
Congratulations to Future Flames-Albeit at Different Schools
Two high school softball players signed their college letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic
careers. Bri Eichbaum, pictured in the left photo with parents Jack and Teresa, is headed to Lee University.
Her teammate Cassie Gingerich, flanked by her parents Melody and Galen, is headed to Liberty University.
Good luck ladies!
The THS varsity football team is one of the finalists for the JJ Huddle / National Guard Team of the
Year. Please use the following link and support your Red Devils in this HUGE HONOR!!! Vote as often
as you can from now until December 9th. You may need to copy and paste it into your browser
http://www.jjhuddle.com/forums/forum/ohio-high-school-football-headquarters/ohio-national-guard-ohiofootball-team-of-the-week/1105807-ohio-national-guard-jjhuddle-ohio-hs-football-team-of-the-year-vote-nowthrough-dec-9